Effective Date: November 1, 2024
1. Introduction
Making Meaning Psychology (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website [makingmeaningpsychology.com] and interact with our services.
By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
– Personal Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you fill out our contact form or schedule an appointment through SimplePractice.
– Automatically Collected Information: We use Google Analytics and WordPress plugins to track visitors’ use of our site, which includes your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed.
This information is used to improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
3. Use of Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
– To respond to inquiries or schedule appointments.
– To provide information about our services or updates.
– For business analysis, such as website traffic and engagement trends.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers such as Google Analytics (to track website usage) and SimplePractice (for appointment scheduling). These providers are committed to protecting your data but may have their own data collection practices.
– Google Analytics: This service collects anonymized data to help us improve our website. Learn more about how Google handles your data here.
– SimplePractice: As a HIPAA-compliant service, SimplePractice is used for scheduling, notes, and billing, ensuring your information is securely handled.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including using encryption and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. If you would like to request any changes or have concerns about your data, please contact us at admin@makingmeaningpsychology.com.
7. Telehealth Services
For our telehealth services, we will only use secure video conferencing platforms compliant with HIPAA. All communications through these platforms are protected by encryption.
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help track website usage and enhance functionality. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
